Compliance Specialist

McKinley; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Rewards Program

Credit Union Membership

Training Opportunities to Further 0

Job summary

McKinley is seeking a Compliance Specialist - Facility Operations to ensure regulatory, licensing, and internal compliance across all programs. The role involves reviewing facility records, training documentation, and camera footage for investigations and quality assurance.

Based in Southern California, the specialist will support multiple McKinley locations, collaborate with staff, and help maintain high standards of privacy and safety in a trauma-informed care environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration or in any other related discipline preferred
• Strong analytical ability required
• Prior DMH, CCL, and other regulatory agencies preferred
• Prior experience in a social Services Agency is preferred
• Prior experience with SPSS Software preferred
• Experience working in the behavioral health field, including data collecting and auditing, is preferred
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and other office-related software
• Very effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible in a changing work environment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet daily workload requirements and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Effective problem solving skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Able to present the agency professionally and appropriately within all constituencies
• Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among clients, board members, community partners and agency staff
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to sit for several hours performing clerical functions
• Ability to commute to various McKinley locations
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift at least 10 pounds (filing & boxes)
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine camera reviews to ensure appropriate supervision, client safety, incident review, and compliance with agency standards
• Perform regular supervision patrols and walkthrough audits of cottages, client rooms, communal areas, and facility spaces to monitor safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance
• Review and audit vehicle inspection logs and complete physical inspections to ensure maintenance, cleanliness and licensing compliance
• Conduct audits of employee personnel files for required documentation, including clearances, licensure, and up-to-date credentials (levity)
• Review training records to ensure all staff are in compliance with initial and ongoing training requirements, including state-mandated and agency-specific courses
• Monitor documentation practices to ensure timely, complete, and accurate entries in accordance with policy
• Provide written reports of findings, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to leadership
• Assist program leadership in preparing for external audits and inspections by licensing, accreditation bodies, and oversight agencies
• Collaborate with internal teams to follow up on compliance concerns or identified gaps
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities
• Stay up to date on changes in licensing, safety, and operational regulations affecting facility services
• Provide compliance support to other McKinley programs as needed
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical ability

Regulatory experience

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Data auditing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SPSS Software

Job description

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Compliance Specialist - Facility Operations will work with staff across McKinley programs to ensure regulatory, contractual, licensing, and internal compliance across all McKinley services and Facility-based settings, training records, and reviewing facility camera footage as part of internal investigations and ongoing quality assurance efforts. The Compliance Specialist may also support other McKinley programs with operational and safety compliance needs.

Compensation And Benefits

The pay range we’re offering is $22.00- $27.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Rewards Program
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration or in any other related discipline preferred
• Strong analytical ability required
• Prior DMH, CCL, and other regulatory agencies preferred
• Prior experience in a social Services Agency is preferred
• Prior experience with SPSS Software preferred
• Experience working in the behavioral health field, including data collecting and auditing, is preferred
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and other office-related software
• Very effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible in a changing work environment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet daily workload requirements and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Effective problem solving skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Able to present the agency professionally and appropriately within all constituencies
• Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among clients, board members, community partners and agency staff
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to sit for several hours performing clerical functions
• Ability to commute to various McKinley locations
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift at least 10 pounds (filing & boxes)
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine camera reviews to ensure appropriate supervision, client safety, incident review, and compliance with agency standards
• Perform regular supervision patrols and walkthrough audits of cottages, client rooms, communal areas, and facility spaces to monitor safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance
• Review and audit vehicle inspection logs and complete physical inspections to ensure maintenance, cleanliness and licensing compliance
• Conduct audits of employee personnel files for required documentation, including clearances, licensure, and up-to-date credentials (levity)
• Review training records to ensure all staff are in compliance with initial and ongoing training requirements, including state-mandated and agency-specific courses
• Monitor documentation practices to ensure timely, complete, and accurate entries in accordance with policy
• Provide written reports of findings, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to leadership
• Assist program leadership in preparing for external audits and inspections by licensing, accreditation bodies, and oversight agencies
• Collaborate with internal teams to follow up on compliance concerns or identified gaps
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities
• Stay up to date on changes in licensing, safety, and operational regulations affecting facility services
• Provide compliance support to other McKinley programs as needed
• Other Duties as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.